Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $243 Million

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $243 million for the drawing on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This increase comes after no tickets matched the winning numbers from the previous drawing on Friday, June 6.

The winning numbers from the Friday draw were 16, 40, 54, 56, and 57 for the Mega Millions. Millions of hopeful players are expected to purchase tickets as the deadline approaches for the next drawing.

Tickets for the Mega Millions are priced at $2. Players can select six numbers comprised of five from a pool of 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one from a pool of 1 to 25 (the gold Mega Ball) or opt for the Quick Pick option.

If a player wins the jackpot, they face the choice of two payout options. The first is an annuity option, which offers an immediate payout followed by 29 annual payments, each increasing by 5% to counter inflation. The second choice is a cash option, providing a lump sum payment from which taxes are deducted immediately, often resulting in a significantly lower amount.

The anticipation escalates as the clock ticks down to the drawing time at 10:59 p.m. ET. Players are reminded to check their tickets carefully and hope for a life-changing win.